Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Liverpool Link To Alexandre Pato

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has brushed aside the speculation that Liverpool could make a move for Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato in the January transfer window

Speaking ahead of Wednesday's visit of Arsenal, Klopp said he wasn't prepared to talk about deals until they're done, before stating “My private advice to you is don't follow the Pato path any longer”. The former AC Milan striker has been the subject of newspaper reports linking him with a move to Anfield. Klopp is preparing for his seventh competitive meeting with Arsene Wenger, though Wednesday night's encounter will be the first time he has faced the Frenchman as Liverpool boss. “My respect for him grows day by day. It's really intensive to work in the Premier League. He's done a brilliant job” Klopp said of Wenger.

Klopp has only managed two wins against Wenger in six previous attempts, with the Arsenal manager emerging victorious in three matches against the German during his time as Borussia Dortmund boss but Klopp is keen for his players to take centre stage on Wednesday night and is convinced Liverpool can match-up against Wenger's men despite the unavailability of a number of players due to injury. “We shouldn't talk too much about my experiences of playing against Arsenal, we will find a current plan for this game”